Blogsmacked: Houston Police Shut Down Two Gallants Show

Reports have been trickling in from the Houston area about a Friday night show by Saddle Creek duo Two Gallants that was brought to a halt by police responding to a noise complaint. According to reports, in the confrontation that followed, two people were Tasered, including a 14-year-old boy; there are multiple videos of the evening on YouTube, and in a few, the Taser is clearly audible. A collection of reactions to the incident, and thoughts on its root causes, is below. (Thanks to My Old Kentucky Blog for the initial tip.)

– Comprehensive overview of the incident from someone who was at the show, including video, photos, and a link to a comment by a MySpace user whose 14-year-old son was Tasered. [cool tapes’ MySpace Blog] – A concertgoer offers her account of being arrested and spending the night in jail. [the freewheelin’ neo crunch katie ford/2211516’s MySpace Blog] – An attendee who shot footage of the police breaks down, frame-by-frame, his camera being knocked to the ground by an officer. [Live Live Music] – Fans post photo and videos to the band’s official site. [two gallants… message board.] – On developers and gentrification leading to noise complaints in trendy neighborhoods. [Houston So Real] – Is this incident a harbinger of a wider crackdown on live music in Houston? [Not A Significant Bullet]